Law firm for Economic Law and International Transactions

Disputes cannot always be resolved through negotiation. Sometimes, pursuing or defending a claim through the courts is the only viable option, whether in Germany or abroad.

When conducting business internationally, it is often advantageous to agree to arbitration proceedings rather than rely on local courts. Established arbitration institutions can provide reliable, independent, and enforceable outcomes in cross-border disputes.

We advise clients on jurisdictional issues and develop tailored litigation strategies. If proceedings take place in Germany, we represent you directly. If they occur elsewhere, we will coordinate with a trusted local counsel from our global network and oversee the case from start to finish.

We also assist with the recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments and arbitral awards.

In arbitration matters, we represent clients before choosing arbitral tribunals. Dr. Martin Seybold has extensive experience in proceedings across China and the ASEAN region and can advise clients on arbitration proceedings worldwide.

Where local regulations require in-country representation, we arrange local counsel and continue to support and advise you throughout the litigation process.

Dr. Seybold collaborates with a global risk consultancy to strengthen your case with foreign jurisdiction insight, asset tracing, and strategic intelligence.

For over 20 years, Dr. Martin Seybold has advised German and international businesses and investors on operations in Mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and across the ASEAN region, including Vietnam, Singapore, Thailand, and Indonesia.

Local legal advice is provided in collaboration with our long-standing network of trusted local counsel.

Our expertise covers company formations, joint ventures, cross-border transactions and restructurings, commercial contract drafting, labour law compliance, and intellectual property protection.

We structure distribution channels and develop bespoke commercial contracts tailored to China and ASEAN markets.

Our support includes legal due diligence for foreign acquisitions and advisory services on local compliance and management of liabilities.

We assist in resolving commercial disputes and liaise with local authorities to mitigate risks and find practical solutions.

Where necessary, we coordinate litigation or arbitration with the help of our in-region legal partners.

Beyond legal support, Dr. Seybold partners with a global risk consultancy with a strong regional presence, delivering additional guidance on governance, compliance, and physical and cyber security matters.

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Enterprises today face an ever-expanding range of regulatory obligations, both domestically and internationally. Examples include data and consumer protection, product safety, whistleblowing rules, anti-money laundering laws, and the German Supply Chain Act.

Failure to comply can result in substantial fines and personal liability for management at both national and EU levels.

Each regulatory regime requires careful analysis, the development of compliant internal processes, and adequate training for employees.

The burden of regulatory complexity often distracts businesses from their core operations, increasing administrative costs and compliance risks.

We provide clear, actionable advice to ensure regulatory compliance while allowing you to focus on what matters most, your business.

Dr. Seybold partners with a global risk consultancy experienced in helping organizations become more secure, resilient, and compliant in the face of evolving regulatory expectations.

While employment relationships are generally governed by local law, international secondments and hiring across jurisdictions introduce complex legal considerations.

We advise clients on employment contracts, employee rights and obligations, and the termination or mutual dissolution of employment relationships, whether domestic or international.

Secondments often require comprehensive contractual frameworks. Terminating an assignment abroad does not necessarily end the employment relationship. Determining severance obligations and applicable law in such cases can be complex.

We provide expert advice on structuring and drafting international assignments and expatriate contracts. Where foreign law applies, we engage with our network of local counsel to provide jurisdiction-specific legal advice.

We also advise on the termination of complex international employment arrangements and represent clients in German labour courts.

In the ASEAN region and China, we coordinate representation in local labour disputes via our established legal partners.

Dr. Seybold collaborates with a global risk consultancy with expertise in strategic business intelligence to inform employment strategies and mitigate risk.

M&A transactions and foreign investments must be strategically structured and thoroughly vetted. Legal due diligence and an appropriate legal framework are essential for mitigating risk and ensuring success.

Within the EU, a variety of structuring options are available for company formation, acquisitions, and reorganizations. Outside the EU, the relevant regulatory environment will shape the feasibility and risk profile of your investment.

We advise on and support cross-border investments and transactions in Germany and abroad.

With deep regional expertise in China and ASEAN, we guide market entry, foreign investment, and local business development strategies.

Working with our in-region network of legal experts, we assist with due diligence, company acquisitions, and the establishment of foreign-invested subsidiaries and joint ventures.

Dr. Seybold’s partnership with a global risk consultancy, backed by a team of over 100 analysts, equips our clients with the insight needed to make informed and confident investment decisions.

M&A transactions might be subject to antitrust notification requirements in the EU and Germany once certain revenue thresholds have been reached. Respectively, international M&A projects involving China and the ASEAN region might trigger antitrust notifications and approval procedures upon reaching certain thresholds.

In order to avoid antitrust investigations, so called vertical agreements, such as contracts with suppliers and distributor, as well as so called horizontal agreements with competitors, such as R&D collaborations, Joint Ventures, etc., should be reviewed for compliance with antitrust laws.

Even if such agreements are considered to be compliant with antitrust laws, there still might be an abuse of the dominant market position of an enterprise. For example, whereas a recognized selective distribution system is in general permissible under antitrust laws, depending on the individual case, there might still be an abuse of a dominant market position under antitrust law due to the refusal of a Company to supply, or deny access to such distribution system, or else through other discriminatory measure against business partners.

We review your agreements with your business partners and other inter-company behaviors for their compatibility with antitrust laws.

We advice on antitrust notification requirements for M&A projects and assist you in merger control proceedings and cartel investigations in the EU, China, and Southeast Asia.